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Which location is the best option for someone in case of a wildfire?

A
tornado shelter
B
neighbor’s house
C
hotel in the next town
D
basement or interior room
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What should a family emergency plan include?

A
a list of the emergencies that require a response from the family members
B
where each member of the family will be when an emergency happens
C
how each family member will contribute to community emergency response
D
how a family will evacuate and where members will meet in an emergency
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Paul and Emilka are caught in their car during a winter storm. What is the best action for staying safe?

A
Open all windows to improve ventilation.
B
Walk to safety to improve rescue potential.
C
Stay inside the vehicle to keep warm.
D
Remove clothing to prevent hypothermia.
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Where are building evacuation plans found?

A
in a fireproof safe
B
in bathroom stalls
C
at the main entrance
D
next to exit stairways
5

Which agency helps with disaster responses?

A
ACLU
B
Centers for Disease Control
C
Sierra Club
D
Mercy Corps
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What should people do if they are indoors during an earthquake?

A
get under a table
B
look out a window
C
get outside immediately
D
stand in the center of a room
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Laila is riding on the subway when a bomb derails the train in what may be an ongoing terrorist attack.Which is the best action for Laila to take in this situation?

A
ignore her surroundings
B
form a group for a defensive attack
C
search for potential weapons to use
D
make herself a smaller target
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Why are regular emergency drills important?

A
They replace panic with knowledge.
B
They eliminate the need for planning.
C
They prevent damage from emergencies.
D
They reduce the likelihood of emergencies.
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The image shows an evacuation route for an office building.

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A
Go out through the door, proceed down the hall, and take the stairs.
B
Go out through the door, turn left, turn right, and exit through the window.
C
Go out through the door, turn right, turn right again, call 9-1-1, leave room, go to the right, and go to emergency exit.
D
Go out through the door, turn right, and proceed to the emergency exit at the end of the hall.
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What is a response plan?

A
critical actions that are taken in the first few minutes of an emergency
B
actions taken to secure a shelter on-site when evacuation is not possible
C
actions necessary to plan an evacuation route in the event of an emergency
D
actions that prevent an emergency from spreading and causing more damage

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